Retro

Here's a fantastic project for all of you hardcore Macintosh fans. This DIYer installed a Mac emulator on a Raspberry Pi, added an LCD screen, and placed the entire assembly inside a custom PVC case. The results look stunningly authentic....

This is how an X-Ray technician combined their spare time and passion for gaming: Photographing dozens of retro (and modern) game consoles for our viewing pleasure! The results are astounding - Almost like detailed blueprints for each device....

What happens when you have a deep, passionate love for two very different games such as Super Mario and Portal...and Nintendo and Valve just refuse to work together to make a game which merges the two worlds? You have no choice. You have to...

If you're having severe withdrawals from the days of arcade gaming, and have a burning desire to use the ole joystick and colorful push buttons again, here’s the project for you. Learn how to build an arcade controller for your Xbox 360....

This gamer not only an electronics wizard, but also a master wood worker as well. He constructed a custom console for playing retro arcade games (check out all of our DIY arcade projects) along with two control pads comprised of the typical...

This miniature Space Invaders game is just awesome. At only 7 inches tall, it features a tiny joystick and buttons. It honestly looks like a full-size arcade game was miniaturized on the spot. The best part? It's playable!
The system...

Art from junk is no longer a novel idea. We've seen a few neat circuitry art projects before, but this one has a unique twist. Odds are, if you're reading this you have a collection electronic parts and leftovers. The robots seen above come with...

You can make some of the coolest robot replicas with scrap metal. Let’s rewind back to where we showed you the metal artistry of the Chinese designer who also happened to be a Transformer fan: Last week, we showed you some incredible Transformer...

We've featured quite a few mini NES arcades in the past, but unlike the others, this one doesn't use emulators. Instead, it keeps the authentic, retro feel by incorporating an original NES and controllers.
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We have seen an example of these incredible Transformer replicas before with the 5 Ton Megatron Robot. These superb masterpieces of steel-work are built from scrap by a Chinese designer who clearly is a huge Transformer fan.
The awesome robot...